Glencoe vs Millicent, SA suburb comparison

Glencoe for retirees and families; Millicent for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlencoeMillicent

Overall score

Glencoe

43.4/100

Millicent

34.5/100

Crime rate

Glencoe

7.5 / 1k

Millicent

32.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glencoe

3

Millicent

4

Population

Glencoe

633

Millicent

5,110

Metric leadGlencoe 5Millicent 4across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryGlencoeMillicent
Overall score43.4/10034.5/100
Housing (desirability)61.3/10040.2/100
Crime rate7.5 / 1k32.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools25
Public transport stops2
Walkability0.0/1005.0/100
Nearby amenities34
Planning activity662
Population6335,110
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Glencoe is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Millicent is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.

Glencoe tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Millicent stands out for schools and education options and walkability. Glencoe generally means more mid-market housing value, while Millicent leans toward more approachable housing costs.

Choose Glencoe if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Millicent for investors and households prioritising schools.

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